Spanish V Projects: Borges

Spanish V students completed their projects on Jorge Luis Borges and showcased their dual talents (artistic and literary) by speaking knowledgeably and in fluid Spanish about the Argentine’s theme of duality while sipping mate, the typical gaucho tea.

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A Visit from Jeannie Bartlett, Class of 2010

Academy Alum Jeannie Bartlett ’10 visited the 12th grade Environmental Science class (pictured) and the 10th grade Biology class to discuss her work with Vermont dairy farmers to improve the water quality of Lake Champlain. 

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Classroom Close-Up: Photo II

Last week, students in Photo II engaged in their first critique of the year. Their photographs from this assignment are now hanging in the lower hallway of Hobbs Hall.

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Sports Recap, Week of September 17

The Academy boys Varsity soccer team defeated Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School 5-3 on Monday behind a hat trick by Nat B-O. Tucker Z-A scored off a free kick from 40 yards away and Raymond M also scored, while Nico V had three assists. Alex T came up with some pivotal saves in the […]

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Red Cross Blood Drive, October 12

The Red Cross returns to campus next month for the first of their twice-yearly Blood Drives at The Academy! The Blood Drive will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Donation appointments can be made by calling the Main Office during regular business hours (413-339-4912, option “0”), or by visiting the Red Cross Blood Drive appointment page and entering our […]

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Studio Block Close-Ups

Creativity abounds at The Academy, and is expressed in the many Studio Block elective arts classes where students take advantage of the opportunity to work alongside accomplished artists. Here, they’re engaged in Audio Collage, Chess, Introduction to Oil Painting, Beginning Ceramics, and Frame Loom Weaving.         

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Sports Recap, Week of September 10

On Tuesday, the co-ed JV soccer squad hosted and defeated Berkshire Christian School by a score of 6-4.  Atticus R had four goals, while Anders G-B and Charlie P each found the net once. Charlie P and newcomer Julien T-C had assists.  Sisters Anna and Emmy P-C had strong games on defense. The team showed […]

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Studio Blocks are Underway

Project Upcycle, Sculptural Feltmaking, Women Who Rock Jr., and Charlemotown and Soul are among the many visual and performing arts electives that we’re offering this semester.

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